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Battle Mind An Overview

Battlemind training programs target all phases of a warrior's deployment cycle and life cycle to build resilience. The training focuses on maintaining positive mental well-being and utilizes a strength-based approach. Battlemind training has been shown to reduce behavioral health symptoms like PTSD and depression months after deployment. The training is delivered at different levels tailored for warriors, junior leaders, mid-grade leaders, and senior leaders throughout their careers.

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Battle Mind An Overview

Battlemind training programs target all phases of a warrior's deployment cycle and life cycle to build resilience. The training focuses on maintaining positive mental well-being and utilizes a strength-based approach. Battlemind training has been shown to reduce behavioral health symptoms like PTSD and depression months after deployment. The training is delivered at different levels tailored for warriors, junior leaders, mid-grade leaders, and senior leaders throughout their careers.

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Battlemind:

An Overview An Overview
11 December, 2008
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What is Battlemind Training?
Battlemind modules are integrated behavioral
health training programs that target all phases of
the Warriors Deployment Cycle and Life Cycle the Warriors Deployment-Cycle and Life-Cycle
Battlemind training is designed for Warriors,
L d d ilit F ili Leaders and military Families
Battlemind training reflects a strength-based
approach, utilizing Self-Aid/Buddy-Aid and
focusing on a Leaders role in maintaining
W i t l ll b i
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Warriors mental well-being
Battlemind: Definition
Battlemind the Warriors inner strength to face Battlemind the Warrior s inner strength to face
fear and adversity in combat with courage. This is
resiliency y
Key Components:
Self Confidence Self-Confidence
Take calculated risks
Handle future challenges
Mental Toughness
Overcome obstacles or setbacks
Maintain positive thoughts during times of adversity and
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Maintain positive thoughts during times of adversity and
challenge
Battlemind is Research Validated
In three randomized controlled studies, Battlemind
training at post-deployment reduced reports of
behavioral health symptoms 4 6 months later: behavioral health symptoms 4-6 months later:
Fewer PTSD symptoms
Fewer depression symptoms
Improved sleep Improved sleep
Fewer anger problems
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Battlemind training also decreased stigma
I Battlemind I (Basic Battlemind Training) (BBT): BCT/OSUT BOLC I
Battlemind Life-Cycle Training
I. Battlemind I (Basic Battlemind Training) (BBT): BCT/OSUT, BOLC I
II. Battlemind II (Battlemind for Junior Leaders) (BJL): WLC, BNCOC, BOLC II, BOLC III/WOBC
III. Battlemind III (Battlemind for Mid-Grade Leaders) (BML): ANCOC, CCC, WOAC, FSC
IV. Battlemind IV (Battlemind for Senior Leaders) (BSL): SMA, ILE, WOSC
V B ttl i d V (B ttl i d f P C d) (BPC) PCC V. Battlemind V (Battlemind for Pre-Command) (BPC): PCC
AMEDD Only:
1. Battlemind Warrior Resiliency (BWR): Enlisted and Officer Initial Entry Training
2 Battlemind Warrior Resiliency Transition (BWR T): Unit driven training 2. Battlemind Warrior Resiliency-Transition (BWR-T): Unit driven training
3. Battlemind Warrior Resiliency-Recertification (BWRR): Unit driven training
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Battlemind Deployment-Cycle Training
Battlemind Psychological Debriefings
In-Theatre Event* and
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Driven Debriefings
Battlemind Psychological Debriefings
Post-Deployment
Debriefing
Reconstitution Reconstitution Post Deployment Post Deployment Redeployment Redeployment Employment Employment Deployment Deployment Mobilization Mobilization Training/Preparation Training/Preparation
Pre-Deployment
Pre-Deployment Battlemind for
Leaders and Warriors
Post-Deployment
(PDHRA) Battlemind
Post-Deployment
(PDHA) Battlemind
Post-Deployment
Spouse/Couples Pre-
Deployment Battlemind
Spouse/Couples Post-
Deployment Battlemind
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* Event Driven Battlemind Psychological Debriefings should be given as needed based on unit combat occurrences
+Time Driven Battlemind Psychological Debriefings recommended at mid tour or quarterly and post deployment
Additional Battlemind / Behavioral Health Training Additional Battlemind / Behavioral Health Training
Existing and Under Development Existing and Under Development
Soldier Support Training
Existing Training
Combat Operational Stress Control (COSC) Course
Chaplain Train the Trainer Course
Suicide Prevention
mTBI/PTSD Chain Teach
WTU/Cadre Training
Future Training Proposed for Later Development (No Delivery Dates Set)
Battlemind Warrior Resiliency Advanced (BWR-A)
Battlemind for GME
Federal Government Battlemind (Pilot Program: State Dept)
USAR/ARNG Battlemind (Gap in Post Deployment Cycle)
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Note: Soldier Support Training is supplemental and not linked to any specific point in the Life or Deployment cycle.

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